Italian Summer Squash Polenta Bake Recipe
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Italian Summer Squash Polenta Bake

By: Melissa McGee  
"Fresh summer vegetables paired with creamy polenta baked in an Italian sauce and topped with cheese -- delicioso! I recommend serving it with crusty garlic bread."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 1 large zucchini, sliced
  • 1 large yellow squash, sliced
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup spaghetti sauce
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch garlic salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (18 ounce) package prepared polenta

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Saute carrots, zucchini, squash, onion and bell pepper in a large saucepan with a small amount of olive oil. Season with garlic salt and pepper. Saute vegetables for approximately 5 minutes and pour in spaghetti sauce. Stir, cover and simmer until vegetables are slightly tender.
  3. Slice polenta into 1/2 inch circles and season with garlic salt and pepper. Heat enough oil in a medium skillet so as to completely cover the entire bottom of the pan. Pan fry seasoned polenta in hot oil, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from oil and layer the slices in a large casserole dish. Spoon the vegetable mixture over the polenta and then sprinkle with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Bake casserole for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 340 | Total Fat: 19.1g | Cholesterol: 30mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2007 by appia9 
Since I find the idea of buying polenta in a tube absolutely unconscionable(you're paying how... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2007 by HAWESA 
I really like the taste of this dish, but it's a lot of effort. Next time I would skip frying... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2006 by Doughgirl8 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was an easy and delicious summer dinner; we just melted the cheese under the broiler, so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2003 by MARIAT66 
My family loved this recipe, and it was a great new way to use the squash and zucchini coming... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2003 by LIMEGIRL6 
What a great dish! I followed the original recipe, but with the addition of a few herbs over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2006 by TNCLEIGH 
Great! I made this with the "Basic Cheese Polenta" recipe from this site as suggested by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by trollmother 
very delicious and VERY EASY! i used a mandolin to slice all the veggies. i baked the polenta... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2007 by PATSY HENNESSEY 
Fantastic! To make a one dish meal, I cut baked chicken into strips and laid it on top before... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by Katskitchen 
Love this recipe! To simplify things and make this more quickly, I use a vegetable peeler to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2004 by David M 
I've made this recipe several times now. It's my only experience with polenta, but I've... MORE

 
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